Medical Testing Part 2

[drplokta]

Today was my Biobank appointment, and my numbers all look pretty good except for BMI, waist circumference and percent body fat, which are all slightly on the high side. I seem to have grown another inch, though. I always used to think I was 5'8", but when I signed up with a new GP four years ago they measured me as 5'9", and now I'm apparently 5'10".

Comments

[martyn44.livejournal.com]

Hadn't you heard? The inch has been adjusted for inflation.

[erikvolson.livejournal.com]

Applause!

[erikvolson.livejournal.com]

Odd for you to grow as you age (once you're past 25, that is...) It's usually the other way around.

However, part of this may be measuring error -- I've been amused at the calibration, lack thereof. They're usually good at measuring inches, but the zero point is often a bit random.

[http://users.livejournal.com/la_marquise_de_/]

Well, I'm 5' 8", and you've been taller than me as long as I've known you.